The Wrong Man (1956) movie poster

The Wrong Man (1956)

"HITCHCOCK'S FIRST REAL-LIFE THRILLER!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 88% (RT: 93%, MC: 83) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeDrama

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Runtime
1h 45m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (605 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
83
Cast
Henry Fonda as Manny Balestrero
Vera Miles as Rose Balestrero
Anthony Quayle as Frank D. O'Connor
Harold J. Stone as Detective Lt. Bowers
Charles Cooper as Detective Matthews
John Heldabrand as Tomasini
Esther Minciotti as Mama Balestrero
Doreen Lang as Ann James
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 605 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 88%.
Overview
In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated crime films of 1956 among dedicated fans.
  • Alfred Hitchcock cited several classic crime films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Wrong Man is a 1956 crime, drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber. The film has been rated by 605 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, The Wrong Man delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Wrong Man (1956) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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